"It was the beginning of a new day after the last night of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. I was walking on the streets of Ipanema, when I looked through the buildings and noticed a very interesting light under the layer of clouds over the ocean."

"A dream vacation is to travel to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. Ecuador is an enchanting country and the Galápagos Islands are extraordinary. You can get up close to some scary Land Iguanas as well as Giant Tortoises and the unique Blue Footed Booby birds."

"Colonia del Sacramento has become one of my favorite places in South America. It is an absolutely beautiful town across the river from Buenos Aires in Uruguay. I took this picture as the sun was setting right behind the clouds to give off perfect sunbeams as a sailboat passed by."

"A great way to unwind after running some pristine class V rapids amongst the most beautiful scenery in Patagonia. The Futaleufu Hot Tub is wood-stove heated and best enjoyed with an authentic Pisco Sour or glass of Argentine Malbec wine."

"Iguazu Falls is one of those sights that takes your breath away. You can view it from Argentina or Brazil. It is a spectacular sight that you shouldn't miss if you are in either country. You can get very close by walking over the top of the falls or take a boat which gets you up close and personal."

"Fishermen in northeast Brazil use a one-sail boat named jangada, seen nowhere else in the world. The jangada is usually no bigger than 16 by 23 feet, and requires great skill from the sailor, who must constantly maneuver it. The men who possess such talents are viewed as a symbol of endurance and courage."

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